The pandemic is going to heavily influence the upcoming electoral process. “New practices, health measures and social norms may have to be followed for the conduct of the 2020 local body elections. Before the introduction of any such measures, the commission will hold discussions with health and medical experts to formulate the norms. Such norms will be discussed with the representatives of political parties and the State authorities to evolve a consensus. The commission is all set to release the draft voters’ list for 2020 within a week of the lifting of the lockdown.

Source: The Hindu May 31, 2020 13:07 UTC